The Best Hotels Closest to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage hotels

A poolside view with a railing overlooking a river where elephants are present.

A table set with breakfast items, including toast, fruit, and tea, overlooking a river with a bridge and lush greenery.

Two individuals in a room with a textured wall and a wooden table.

A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, two pillows, and rolled towels. There is a wooden nightstand with a lantern beside the bed. A wooden bench and a mirror are against the wall.

1. Hotel Elephant Park

0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Angela

￥6,577

￥7,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A dining area with a large window, a table with plates and utensils, and a person taking a photo.

A wooden horse sculpture in a covered outdoor area with a concrete floor and a metal roof.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, two wooden doors, and a curtain.

A balcony with a table, chairs, and a view of a brick building and a cow.

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

0.2 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥2,246

￥2,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A pool with a view of a river and surrounding greenery, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a balcony.

A bathroom with a glass shelf holding dental kits and a green bottle.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with blue bedding, a small seating area, and a ceiling fan.

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

0.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Danielle

￥13,484

￥15,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A building with a sign reading "ELEPHANT LOVERS".

A cozy inn with a warm exterior, a welcoming entrance, and a small outdoor seating area.

A lush garden with a tree bearing red fruits, a woven structure, and a pile of coconuts.

A room with a round table, a wicker basket with fruits, and a clay pot.

4. Elephant Lovers Inn

3.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥255,717

￥301,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

5. Ma Oya Retreat

0.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥127,858

￥152,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A clear view of a swimming pool with reflections of palm trees and a clear sky.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering natural light.

A narrow street flanked by tall rock walls with a building featuring a tiled roof and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A modern living room with a curved white sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

6. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

17 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

andrew

￥32,111

￥42,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor covered patio with wooden chairs and tables, a wall-mounted deer head, and hanging lanterns.

A hallway with wooden benches and chairs, potted plants, and a large ornate cabinet.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden cabinet, and wicker furniture.

7. Athulya Villas

19.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Catrin

￥12,219

￥16,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A large, white building with multiple windows and a central courtyard with a pond.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, a mounted deer head, and a potted plant.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a green armchair, a wooden desk, and a large window with curtains.

A corridor with dining tables and chairs, a chandelier, and windows with curtains.

8. The Grand Walawwa

7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

karni

￥9,469

￥12,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A person in a swimming pool with a view of mountains and cloudy sky.

A spacious dining area with wooden furniture and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A multi-story building with balconies, a stone wall, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

9. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

17.7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Layan

￥13,298

￥17,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a building with multiple balconies.

A bar area with a wooden counter, three stools, and shelves with bottles.

A courtyard with a table and chairs under an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with multiple balconies.

The exterior of The Kandyan Reach hotel with a well-lit entrance, a signboard, and a pathway leading to the main building.

10. Kandyan Reach Hotel

19.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Lalith

￥12,625

￥16,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with arched doorways and windows.

A room with three windows, a table, and two chairs.

A dining room with a large wooden table, chairs, and a wooden railing. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a window with a view of trees.

11. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

4.1 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Graham

￥20,139

￥26,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden table with chairs set outdoors, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a bean bag chair, a small table, a window with a view of trees, and a shelf with books and a red box.

A remote house surrounded by dense forest with a clear view of distant mountains.

A staircase with wooden steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an outdoor area.

12. The Fortress Balumgala

15.3 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Joseph

￥12,040

￥15,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A circular water feature surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A wooden table with white teacups and a teapot by a lake.

A room with a large window, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a stone wall, and a wooden bar counter.

13. Birds Park Polgahawela

16.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Mal

￥9,179

￥12,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A pool area with wooden beams, chairs, and potted plants.

A two-story house with a garden in front, surrounded by trees and hills.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting of leopards, and wall-mounted lights.

A pool table in a room with a staircase and a couch.

14. The Tusker's Hideout

16.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥7,313

￥8,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A room with a large glass door leading to a mountain view.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of mountains, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A kitchen with a long wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator, and a hanging pot rack.

A cozy, circular room with a bed centered in the space, a wooden bench, and a small table.

15. The Cloud Resort

15.5 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥11,380

￥13,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A covered outdoor area with a wooden bench, a table, and potted plants.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a wall tapestry.

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

5.7 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥5,544

￥6,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A rustic, single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

A panoramic view of a mountainous landscape with dense forests and rolling hills.

A metal railing with a tiled floor, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

A building with a red exterior and a sloped roof.

17. Berghotel Escondite

15.4 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥12,522

￥16,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a brick wall.

A nighttime view of a building with illuminated windows and a garden area with rocks and plants.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a vase, and a view of the mountains through a balcony.

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

5.9 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥5,298

￥6,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A wooden balcony with a view of lush green hills and palm trees.

A person standing on a wooden platform overlooking a lush, green landscape with dense vegetation and a hill in the distance.

A white washing machine with a control panel on the top.

A view from a wooden balcony with a wooden railing, overlooking a lush landscape with a prominent tree and hills in the distance.

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

8.8 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥4,588

￥5,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A two-story building with a balcony, arched windows, and a covered entrance.

A woman dining at a rustic outdoor restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by bamboo structures and a decorative metal fence.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and stools, bamboo columns, and tiled flooring.

A traditional wooden sofa set with intricate carvings, a matching armchair, and a small wooden coffee table in a room with wooden shelving and a decorative mirror.

20. Xotic Resort

16.6 km from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

￥3,197

￥3,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

View all properties

Top Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, clean, well-organized, and featured a sleek, modern design. The absolute highlight was the views—simply amazing from everywhere we went, including the room, restaurant, bar, and pool. The buffet breakfast was delicious with plenty of variety. A special shoutout to Pingsara, who provided truly outstanding service, alongside the rest of the friendly and attentive staff. The location is ideal: perched on the hill so it’s easy for cars to access, yet still well within short walking distance of the town center, shops, and restaurants. Highly recommended!"

Cassendra Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic day at Hotel Cassandra. The staff was exceptionally friendly, professional, and accommodating, with Darshana and Iwantha particularly distinguishing themselves. The rooms were maintained beautifully, stylish, and stunning. The food was delicious and served quickly. We look forward to visiting Hotel Cassandra again on our next holiday."

Hotel Elephant Park

10/10 Excellent

"The elephants were great but we were not told about check in being after 3.00pm and early arrival would have to pay an entrance fee! To add to the confusion the hotel emailed me cancelling my 4 rooms at 2.00pm. When I contacted them, no apology just that it was a mistake!"

Radisson Hotel Kandy

8/10 Good

"This budget hotel provides good value for money for an exceptional location."

Hotel Casamara

8/10 Good

"Common parts well maintained although r"

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Good staff and clean room"

Amaya Hills Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel"

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel !! Fantastic manager, his staff and the 24 hours security. So helpful, kind and generous. Even a free, lovely room upgrade for me !! I for sure will come back to HOTEL ORBIT88 next year."

The Trees Kandy

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and room very nicely appointed. Rooftop pool was fabulous. Great outlook and easily enjoyed cocktails from that viewpoint! Very friendly staff. Great location above the lake and looks across to Temple of the relic of the tooth. Easy walk down town."

Other attractions near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your trip to Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Uthuwankanda Church

Uthuwankanda Church is just one of the places to see in Uthuwankanda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Wewaladeniya King's Temple

Wewaladeniya King's Temple is just one of the places to see in Kegalle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Enjoy an outing to New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden during your stay in Mawanella. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center is just one of the places to see in Kadugannawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

See properties

Athugala Rock

Find out about the history of Kurunegala when you spend time at Athugala Rock.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is located in an area of Andiramada that travelers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Adjacent to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Hotel Elephant Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice is The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala, located just 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

Find hotels near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, from ￥2,681

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage hotels

1. Hotel Elephant Park

2. Elepath Lodge - Pinnawala

3. The Elephant Bay - Pinnawala

4. Elephant Lovers Inn

5. Ma Oya Retreat

6. The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel

7. Athulya Villas

8. The Grand Walawwa

9. Misty Hills Villa Kadugannawa

10. Kandyan Reach Hotel

11. Jetwing Wahawa Walauwa, A Luxury Reserve

12. The Fortress Balumgala

13. Birds Park Polgahawela

14. The Tusker's Hideout

15. The Cloud Resort

16. Asoria Luxe Villa & Retreat

17. Berghotel Escondite

18. Rocksana Fortress Yoga & Retreat

19. Homely Stay Balana Kapolla

20. Xotic Resort

Top Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Hotel Reviews

Grand Serendib Hotel

Cassendra Kandy

Hotel Elephant Park

Radisson Hotel Kandy

Hotel Casamara

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy

Orbit88 Hotel by AMR

The Trees Kandy

Other attractions near Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

Uthuwankanda Church

Wewaladeniya King's Temple

New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden

Kadugannawa Tea Factory & Sales Center

Athugala Rock

Frequently asked questions